Kanagawa Prefecture has decided not to review the total number of infected people at the meeting of the new coronavirus task force held on the night of the 26th, as there are problems with the operation indicated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
At the prefectural task force meeting held on the night of the 26th, a discussion was held on revising the grasp of the total number of infected people. It was pointed out one after another that there was a problem in terms of operation, such as the possibility that it could not be issued or insurance claims could not be made.
The prefecture has decided not to follow the national government's guidelines until the operational methods are improved.
On the other hand, the prefecture has decided to extend the "BA.5 countermeasure strengthening declaration", which expires at the end of this month, until the end of September, and to extend the free inspection for those who have no symptoms.
Governor Kuroiwa said, "When I first heard about the plan to revise it, I welcomed it, but when I looked at the administrative notice presented by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare yesterday, I can't help but say that the system is full of contradictions. Now that it's gone, I can't take this response, so I'd like to ask the government to resolve it and respond when it's resolved."